THE FOUNDRY ART SPACE, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ECHUCA'S HISTORICAL PORT PRECINCT, HOSTS EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES FROM A NETWORK OF ARTISANS.
The space is run by volunteers from the Echuca Moama Arts Initiative, a not-for-profit group aiming to lift arts and culture in the region.
Echuca Moama Arts Initiative president Tim Smallwood knows “people won’t be disappointed” when they visit the gallery.
“We have a diverse range of exhibitions from many community organisations in the area, as well as recognised artists, across a wide range of art mediums,” Tim said.
Exhibitions at The Foundry include:
Wayfinding — Friday, May 12 to Monday, June 12
An eclectic, creative collection of artworks by Robyn MacLean, Judi Palmer and Carolyn Rolls.
Three talented regional artists’ works encompass textiles, paintings and sculptural assemblages influenced by context, place, mentors and experiences.
For our Elders NAIDOC community exhibition — Friday, June 16 to Sunday, July 9
Our local indigenous community comes together to celebrate NAIDOC week through their art.
Earthed - Clay, Charcoal, Ochre — Friday, July 14 to Saturday, August 12
A response to the environment using ceramics, paint and emu eggs focusing on story, colour and texture of Country by Angie Russi and Eric Brown.
Destination Unknown — Friday, August 25 to Sunday, October 1, Gallery 1
Artist Maree Santilla responds to the changing nature of animals and place through the exploration of ideas and techniques using clay, drawing and paint.
Mindset/Relative Strangers — Friday, August 25 to Sunday, October 1, Gallery 2
Artist Boben Mammen will show a wide range of artworks on the human mindset plus a series of paintings on the multicultural community in Australia.
The Foundry Art Space is closed between exhibitions to reset.
Regular opening hours are 11am to 4pm weekdays, closed Tuesdays and open seven-days-a-week during school holidays.